Manville, NJ- Gabriel Hlinka, 76, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Litmanova, Slovakia, son of the late Andre and Maria (Zihal) Hlinka, he came to America in 1967 and resided in Edison, settling to Manville in 1969.



Gabriel lived his life for his family; spending time with his grandchildren was his favorite pastime. He retired in 1998 after twenty-two years of dedicated employment as a mechanic with the Borough of Manville. Gabriel was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church in Manville.



Besides his parents, Gabriel was predeceased by a brother in Slovakia, John Hlinka.

Gabriel is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty-one years, Zuzana (Cima) Hlinka with whom he joined hands in marriage on August 29, 1970. He will be deeply missed by his loving son and daughter, George G. and his wife JackieLynn Hlinka of Lopatcong Township and Gabika Hlinka of Bethlehem, PA; dear brother Vasil Hlinka and his wife Mary of Whitehouse Station and dear sister in Slovakia, Helen Karpyak; two cherished grandchildren, Tatyana and Adam; and by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Thursday, February 16 from 6-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Parastas service and on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.



The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17 beginning 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by the 10:00 a.m. funeral service at Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church in Manville with Fr. Ken Ellis officiating. Committal words and interment will follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery in Hillsborough. Memorial contributions may be made in Gabriel's memory to Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church, 249 South 7th Avenue, Manville, NJ 08835.